Baetalk Daily: What’s Hot Today (February 24, 2026)

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Welcome back to **Baetalk**, your weekly dose of love, life, and everything in between. This day, we’re looking at 12 stories trending in Celebrity Gossip, Lifestyle & Trends, Love & Dating. Leading the news: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect reportedly caught on doorbell camera before her abduction: breaking details. Whether you’re navigating the dating scene, looking for the perfect anniversary gift, or just here for the tea — we’ve got you covered. Here’s what everyone is talking about.

💖Top Stories This Week

Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 24, 2026  ·  1 min read

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect reportedly caught on doorbell camera before her abduction: breaking details

The masked figure suspected of kidnapping Nancy Guthrie may have been at her front door earlier than Feb.

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 23, 2026  ·  11 min read

Black and Disabled Viewers Deserved Better From The BAFTAs & BBC

The 2026 BAFTAs gave us much to celebrate. Rich, exciting, complex Black filmmaking was given its due, with multiple awards going to Black cinematic artists. Blockbuster horror Sinners , the British Nigerian coming of age story My Father’s Shadow , and British short animation Two Black Boys in Paradise collectively won an incredible five BAFTAs. There has been no public reflection on addressing the editorial judgement and criteria that allowed it to be broadcast in the first place. Perhaps the powerlessness people feel means these moments unfairly become proxies for broader, deeper rage at…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 23, 2026  ·  7 min read

7 Skin Tips I Got From The Esthetician Behind The BAFTAs’ Most Iconic Faces

Keren Bartov has magic hands — it’s the only explanation for why I left her treatment room with the glowiest skin of my life. But don’t just take my word for it: she’s the celebrity esthetician behind some of the dewiest skin at the BAFTAs over the weekend, including Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, and Kate Hudson . No wonder she’s in such high demand — Bartov’s skincare knowledge is exceptional, and she knows exactly how to make skin look its best under the spotlight. Bartov adds that this step is especially important for those with acne-prone skin, as oil and dirt can easily clog pores. Sh…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 23, 2026  ·  2 min read

The Best Looks From The 2026 BAFTAs Red Carpet

Awards season is in full swing, and we’ve been busy cheering for all the talented winners left, right and center. The BAFTAs 2026 were filled with glorious moments, like Wunmi Mosaku finally being recognized for Sinners , but there was another part of the awards show we couldn’t tear our eyes away from: the fashion. The outfits the celebrities show up in are always a delight, from the bold and provocative to the safe and demure. There have been some major wins on the carpet, with Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley wearing a Grecian-styled Chanel dress and Teyana Taylor in a bold Burberry piece. We’ve…

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Lifestyle & Trends  ·  February 23, 2026  ·  4 min read

Buckle Up! The First Mercury Retrograde Of 2026 Has Arrived

R29 babes — sorry to say this, but the winter blues we’re all feeling aren’t immediately going to get better from Mercury’s backspin in Pisces on February 26th. Fear not though because the astrological backspin is going to offer us a way to mend ourselves. Slowly but surely, we’ll feel whole with hope. Mercury retrograde perpetuates an optical illusion that makes us think the planet is moving backward away from earth, when in fact it’s just moving more slowly. So, communication and travel halt, causing disruptions in how we interact with others. Since the planet of information and news is k…

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 24, 2026  ·  1 min read

Ioan Gruffudd claims ex-wife Alice Evans threatened to ‘Amber Heard’ him as dramatic trial kicks off

The "Fantastic Four" actor is seeking to renew the restraining order he has against his ex-wife.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 24, 2026  ·  1 min read

‘Home Improvement’ alum Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail for DUI arrest: report

The troubled actor was initially arrested for driving under the influence in Riverside County, Calif., in February 2024.

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Celebrity Gossip  ·  February 24, 2026  ·  1 min read

Dax Shepard confesses he ‘neglected’ wife Kristen Bell on Valentine’s Day

The "Armchair Expert" podcast co-host, 51, started dating Bell, 45, in 2007. The couple wed in 2013 and share two daughters — Lincoln and Delta.

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Celebrity Gossip

Tiffany Haddish and Bill Murray spotted hanging with friends at LA hotspot

Feb 24 — Haddish had people in stitches both on and off the clock and off in Los Angeles last week.

T.I. Unleashes at 50 Cent With Fiery New Diss Track "Right One"

Feb 24 — is dragging his beef with 50 Cent straight into the studio — and TMZ’s got the first listen to the diss track. ain’t playing nice, calling 50 a "5-0 dispatcher" — basically branding him a snitch…

Lifestyle & Trends

Your Horoscope This Week: February 22 To 28

Feb 22 — Cosmic beings, you survived the Aquarius Solar Eclipse and the launch of the Year of the Fire Horse, and honestly… that was a lot. Old memories, dreams, or unresolved feelings could surface, not to…

Love & Dating

Genuinely Brilliant People Use These 11 Phrases Full Of Smart Words During Arguments

Feb 24 — Photo: VH-studio | Shutterstock Genuinely brilliant people don’t try to win arguments; they use smart words and emotionally intelligent phrases that keep communication respectful and productive. Th…